Breastfeeding: Getting Support When Things Don't Go as Planned
Feeding a baby can come with questions and unexpected challenges. You deserve support without judgement.
Sometimes the picture in your head isn't the reality
Before having a baby, you may imagine breastfeeding as something that will simply happen. Then the baby arrives and suddenly you are learning positioning, attachment, feeding patterns and how to understand a tiny person who cannot tell you what they need.
It can take time.
Struggling does not mean you are doing something wrong. Feeding a baby is something both you and your baby are learning together.
You don't have to figure it out alone
If breastfeeding is painful, your baby is struggling to latch, you are worried about feeding or you simply feel unsure about what you are doing, ask for help.
A midwife, lactation professional or qualified healthcare provider can observe what is happening and help you work through the problem.
Sometimes one small adjustment can make a significant difference.
Give yourself permission to ask questions
How often should my baby feed? Is this latch okay? Why does feeding hurt? How do I know my baby is getting enough? These are reasonable questions.
You don't have to wait until you are exhausted or frustrated before asking.
Your feeding journey is yours
There can be a lot of pressure around how a baby should be fed. Try to separate the opinions around you from the support you actually need.
Your experience deserves compassion. Whatever your feeding journey looks like, you deserve practical information and support without shame or judgement.
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